2010-10-30 09:16:16

If you want the jewelry to show your elegance and beauty best, the best choice for you is cultured pearl necklace. You will know how to value cultured pearl necklace from this article.

Today, natural pearls gradually become rare. There are not many examples of natural pearl jewelry left in the world. Therefore cultured pearl will become the main source of pearl jewelry around the world because of its reasonable price and abundance. When we think about pearl jewelry, the first thing that usually comes to mind is the pearl necklace. So I will teach you how to value a cultured pearl necklace.
There are 4 main factors to keep in mind when determining a pearl necklace quality and worth: Pearl Luster, Pearl Size, Pearl Colors, Pearl Shapes .
Pearl Luster
The luster or the shine of a pearl is a key factor in valuing the quality of the pearl necklace. The quality of the luster is directly related to how even and smooth the layers of nacre are. Therefore, a pearl with a shiny, deep glow would be considered more desirable than one with a dull or chalky appearance.
Pearl Size
For the most part, larger pearls mean a more valuable necklace. Pearl size is measured in millimeters. Cultured pearls which are about 6 - 7.5mm big are the most common.If it is above this size, the price will jumps upward rapidly with each half-millimeter from 7.5mm up.
Pearl Colors
Color does not greatly affect the price of pearls. It depends on the taste of each person. But when we choose the pearls, the general rule is according your skin tone. Colors are almost unlimited. The first color come to mind is the white pearl, and there are also have Black Pearl, Gold Pearl, Pink Pearl,etc.
Pearl Shapes .
In general, a perfectly round pearl is the most sought after and the most rare of cultured pearls. However, there are some non-round pearls, like baroque pearl, could be considered valuable, too, as they are so unique and fashionable.
Being taught how to value a cultured pearl necklace, you must know more about your cultured pearl necklace and more comfortable about your purchase.